Chairperson Ann Clark called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. Ms. Clark
stated that Board member Larry Kibner had to leave the meeting because of a
family emergency. Ms. Clark continued that Board member Joy Hostage was absent
due to medical reasons. Ms. Clark asked that the Board members keep Mr. Kibner
and M. Hostage in their thoughts and prayers.

MINUTESMs. Clark asked if there were any revisions to the May 24, 2004 minutes.
There were none. It was MOVED (F. Hennessy) seconded (A. Hoffman) THAT THE
MINUTES OF THE MAY 24, 2004 BOARD MEETING BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. PASSED with
one abstention (B. Harris).

PUBLIC COMMENT
None.

STATE LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Ken Wiggin stated that the State Library has been approached by a vendor to
digitize The Hartford Courant from 1765-1922. Mr. Wiggin feels this is a
positive project and has approached the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving in
an attempt to acquire funds for this project. Mr. Wiggin also met with the
Hartford Courant. They also expressed interest in the project. No funds were
committed at this time. Mr. Wiggin encouraged the Board to contact him if they
know of any other possible sources of funding for this project.

Mr. Wiggin informed the Board that the State Library Building is under going
a thorough exterior cleaning. The Judicial Department is paying for the cleaning
as well as having the bronze doors cleaned and the front steps redone.

OTHER REPORTSConnecticut Library Association (CLA): No report at this time.

Advisory Council for Library Planning and Development (ACLPD):
Chairperson Betsy Bray reported that ACLPD met in June. ACLPD has formed a Task
Force to examine the Connecticut General Statutes in order to update the
language. Ms. Clark encouraged Ms. Bray to contact the Office the Legislative
Commissioner's office for assistance. ACLPD has also formed a Nominations
Committee because its terms of office will expire soon. Ms. Bray also reported
that ACLPD has contracted with Mary Jackson for a cost study for public
libraries to participate in the Connecticar program. The first meeting with Mary
Jackson will be on August 10.

Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC): Barbara Butler introduced
herself to the Board as the Director of the Tolland Public Library and also the
new Chairperson of CLC. Ms. Butler reported that CLC had a successful annual
meeting in June with over 80 libraries attending. Ms. Butler thanked everyone
for their successful efforts in acquiring the $300,000 for CLC.

Association of Connecticut Library Boards (ACLB): No report at this
time.

Friends: The new Friends president is Anita Wilson. Ms. Wilson
reported that the new Friends Board has been elected for a two-year term. The
Friends summer edition of FOCLPOINT is now available. Fall programs are
currently being planned. In 2005 the Friends will be celebrating its 25th
anniversary.

Advocacy Committee: No report at this time.

OLD BUSINESSBudget Update: Mr. Wiggin reported that he would like to schedule a
meeting of the State Library Board's Finance Committee in the near future.

Legislative Update: Mr. Wiggin stated that the State Library will also
be looking into updating the language of its general statutes. The State Library
will be resubmitting some legislation relating to electronic state publications
in the next legislative session.

NEW BUSINESSGrant Extension for the Black Rock Library (Bridgeport): Mary Louise
Jensen provided history on the Black Rock Library's grant extension request. The
Black Rock Library had to end its relationship with the original architect and
obtain a new architectural firm. This delayed the renovation project about one
year. The new architects are working with revised drawings and plan to go out to
bid by the end of the year or early next year. For this reason the library is
requesting a grant extension. It was MOVED (L. Gangone) seconded (B. Harris)
THAT THE STATE LIBRARY BOARD APPROVES BLACK ROCK LIBRARY'S EXTENSION OF THE
DEADLINE TO INITIATE ITS PROJECT FOR THE $375,000 STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY
CONSTRUCTION GRANT TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. PASSED with one abstention (M.
Keller).

Michael Golrick, Director of the Bridgeport Public Library, took this
opportunity to voice his concern about who has the authority to sign for library
grants and is concerned that the Attorney General's office isn't fully
considering statute 11-33. Mr. Wiggin stated that a meeting with the Attorney
General's office has been scheduled.

Appointments to Connecticut Digital Library Advisory Board (CDLAB):
Sharon Brettschneider explained that two members of the CDLAB have resigned. In
the last CDLAB election there were many outstanding candidates to select from.
Instead of going through another recruitment process it was decided that the
Board would choose two new Board members from the remaining candidates. Melissa
Behney, Reference Librarian at the Charles E. Shain Library and Anne Marie
Kaminsky, Head of Adult Services at the Simsbury Public Library were chosen and
are being recommended for State Library Board approval for membership on the
CDLAB. It was MOVED (L. Gangone) seconded (A. Hoffman) THAT THE STATE LIBRARY
BOARD APPROVES THE APPOINTMENTS OF MELISSA BEHNEY (LIBRARIAN, OTHER) FOR A TERM
EXPIRING 12/31/04 AND ANNE-MARIE KAMINSKY (PUBLIC LIBRARIAN) FOR A TERM EXPIRING
12/31/05 TO THE CONNECTICUT DIGITAL LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. PASSED unanimously.

Nominations Committee: Judge Hennessy, Chair, reported that he and
Fred Petersen had been appointed as the Nominations Committee. The Committee
sent the Board a letter asking if anyone would like to be considered for the
position of Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of the State Library Board. Three
Board members expressed an interest in serving. Mollie Keller expressed an
interest in serving as Chairperson and Bob Harris and Larry Kibner expressed an
interest in serving as Vice Chairperson. Chairman Hennessy reported that the
current Chairperson has chosen not to seek re-election. Chairperson Hennessy
read the credentials of the nominees and stated that Nominations Committee is
fortunate to have such outstanding people to choose from and is pleased that
these nominees put their names forward. Judge Hennessy stated that after careful
consideration, it was recommended that Mollie Keller be elected Chairperson of
the State Library Board for the term ending July 2005, and Bob Harris be elected
Vice Chairperson for the term ending July 2005. The MOTION was seconded (F.
Petersen) PASSED unanimously.

Fred Petersen MOVED that the State Library Board give Ms. Clark a vote of
thanks for doing such a wonderful job as Chair. Ms. Clark's leadership will be
missed.

Mollie Keller thanked the Board for their confidence in her.

OTHER BUSINESS
Ken Wiggin informed the Board that many Save the Date cards for the 150th
Anniversary Gala have already been mailed out. The event will be black tie
optional. Mr. Wiggin encouraged the Board members to let him know of any
potential contributors for this event that he could meet with. Mr. Wiggin stated
that one of the Connecticut Heritage Foundation Board members has donated the
printing of the Save the Date cards.

Ann Clark stated that she would be remiss if she didn't thank the staff of
the State Library for being so wonderful and hard working. Ms. Clark reported
that she attended last year's State Library All Staff Day and was very impressed
with entire staff. Ms. Clark stated that the State Library employees are a very
dedicated group who efficiently serve the state.

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